STI Edge 2011

Published on May 10, 2017
Duration: 30:44

The STI Edge 2011 is a high-capacity evolution of the 1911, designed for competitive shooting. It features a hybrid steel and polymer frame, a bull barrel, and is available in multiple calibers. Hickok45 highlights its precision manufacturing, easy slide manipulation, and excellent performance with a light, crisp trigger.

Quick Summary

The STI Edge 2011 is a premier competition pistol evolving the 1911 with a high-capacity, hybrid steel/polymer frame. It features a bull barrel and is available in multiple calibers, praised for its precision manufacturing and crisp trigger.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: STI Edge 2011
  2. 01:45The 2011 Platform Evolution
  3. 03:52Hybrid Frame Design Explained
  4. 05:15Calibers and Competition Scoring
  5. 07:50Magazine Capacity Options
  6. 09:18Field Stripping and Internals
  7. 11:15STI Precision Manufacturing
  8. 15:10Slide Action and Handling
  9. 16:35Performance and Accuracy Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the STI Edge 2011 and what makes it unique?

The STI Edge 2011 is a high-capacity competition pistol, an evolution of the 1911. It features a hybrid steel and polymer frame, a bull barrel, and is known for its precision manufacturing and excellent performance in competitive shooting.

What are the key design features of the STI Edge 2011?

It boasts a hybrid frame (polymer lower, steel upper) for comfortable grip and high capacity. It also includes a bull barrel for accuracy and recoil management, and a full-length guide rod assembly.

What calibers is the STI Edge 2011 available in?

The STI Edge 2011 is offered in a variety of calibers suitable for competition, including 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 10mm, and .38 Super.

How does the 2011 platform differ from the traditional 1911?

The primary difference is the frame design. The 2011 platform uses a modular, high-capacity frame, typically with a polymer grip section, allowing for double-stack magazines, unlike the single-stack design of the classic 1911.

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